Intelligent CIO North America Issue 47 | Page 18

NEWS

Enovox and ImIn announce multimillion-dollar partnership

Enovox , a minority-owned and led business consulting firm , has announced a multi-million-dollar strategic investment in ImIn , a minority , womanowned and led tech start-up , to fuel innovation and growth in their respective technology services industries .

Enovox ’ s deep industry knowledge and strategic insights combined with ImIn ’ s advanced technology platform , primes the partnership to bring transformative changes to how businesses manage their workforce and deliver contact center solutions .
ImIn provides a marketplace for hours through its on-demand employee scheduling app that empowers workers to set their own hours , fulfill customer service commitments and reclaim lost revenue from employee absenteeism , amongst other benefits .
“ We are proud to announce our strategic investment in ImIn and support their mission to compel innovation and advancement in the technology space ,” said Lin Dennis , Managing Partner , Enovox .
“ As a minority-owned business , we understand the importance of investing in and empowering fellow entrepreneurs . Through this partnership , we aspire to create new opportunities for success and inspire others to do the same .”
“ We are thrilled to partner with Enovox and benefit from their support and guidance as we continue to innovate and grow ,” said Lauren Wilson , Founder & CEO , ImIn .
“ This investment is a testament to the power of collaboration and the potential for minority-owned businesses to drive positive change and create new opportunities . We look forward to the exciting journey ahead .”

North America data center colocation industry experiencing ‘ dynamic and rapid ’ growth

The data center colocation industry in North America is experiencing dynamic and rapid growth , a new report from ResearchAndMarkets . com reveals .

Growth Opportunities in North American Data Center Colocation Services , 2024 – 2029 analyses the current landscape of the North America data center industry and its dynamics for the forecast period .
The report says that along with its growth projections , the industry is offering enterprises cost-effective and dependable solutions for their IT infrastructure requirements .
With the surge in enterprise digital transformation and AI deployment , the report recognises data centers have become essential infrastructure for businesses of all sizes and across various industries .
infrastructure requirements necessary to support AI-enabled workloads , the report says .
Providers are also identified as focusing on facility design and implementing innovative cooling solutions .
North America is home to some of the world ’ s largest data center colocation providers and it is anticipated to remain a pivotal location in the years ahead .
Alongside established markets such as Northern Virginia , Dallas and Silicon Valley , the recognises emerging markets such as Portland , Oregan , and Atlanta as gaining momentum among service providers . p
According to the report , growth is primarily driven by escalating hyperscale demand , particularly from public cloud providers and the retail sector .
To meet this growing demand , colocation service providers are enhancing their capabilities in terms of space , power supply , security , cooling systems and connectivity to accommodate the advanced
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